Academics

We offer high-quality instruction in a supportive learning community

Our academic program is designed to challenge, engage, develop, and support lifelong learning. At every classroom level, students are encouraged by teachers and peers to go after their best. Our curriculum and learning structures cultivate curiosity, ultimately preparing students for independence and the rigors of higher education. We offer high-quality instruction in a supportive learning community using a variety of instructional approaches, strategies, and programs to meet the diverse needs of our kids.

Student Expectations

Every student at Hyde Leadership Charter School is expected to take an active part in their education. Abiding by one of Hyde’s Five Words – Curiosity – students take responsibility for learning. They are asked to consider who they are as learners, what are their strengths and weaknesses, what attitudes get in the way of their success, and how will they strengthen both their skills and their mindsets for success. As much as our students learn academic content, they learn about themselves, and grow to become persistent, independent, and resourceful problem-solvers.

Faculty

Hyde is committed to providing students with excellent teachers, administrators, and support staff, and we set high expectations for our team. Only faculty who share our philosophy — that all children can achieve excellence and a have unique potential to offer the world — are chosen to teach at Hyde Leadership Charter School. In addition, we commit to the education and character development of our community. Faculty and staff collaborate to create a positive and safe school culture that supports and promotes Hyde’s Five Words and Principles. In so doing, we create change within our school, our neighborhood, and ourselves.

College Readiness

Hyde is a college-preparatory school readying students for post-secondary success. Accordingly, our students are required to participate in core academic classes, as well as character curriculum and extracurricular activities. At the high school level, our AP classes and academic courses build the skills students need to master the New York State Regents examinations. In addition, in keeping with Hyde’s character-based approach to education, our grading systems evaluate students on the basis of effort, as well as achievement. Ultimately, students graduate from Hyde with college-ready skills and a vision for their future.

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT

Oscar

Class of 2014

“Hyde taught me the importance of being assertive and having the courage to speak up in class. Hyde also made me believe that I have the potential to do great things. Hyde’s Five Words (Leadership, Integrity, Courage, Curiosity, Concern), and Five Principles (Humility, Conscience, Truth, Brother’s Keeper, Destiny) made an enormous difference in my transition. I also knew that I could contact my former Hyde teachers at virtually any time, which was incredible. When I needed help in my English classes, Mr. Fusco was there for me; when I needed help in my History classes, I could speak with Mr. Rowe. It made my transition so much easier. I’ve carried the Hyde Word, ‘Leadership,’ for years now. I am a Business/Marketing major at college, and I have found myself taking on leadership roles all throughout college, especially during group business projects…”